FDC3 Library

The FDC3 library is a powerful tool for building interoperable financial desktop applications based on the FINOS defined standard. It provides a set of APIs and protocols that enable seamless communication and data sharing between different applications within the financial ecosystem.

Features

• Contextual Data Sharing: The FDC3 library allows applications to share context data, such as instrument details, user preferences, and workspace layouts, with other applications in a consistent and efficient manner.

• Intent-based Communication: With FDC3, applications can communicate with each other using intents, which represent high-level user actions. This enables applications to discover and launch relevant functionality in other applications, enhancing user productivity.

• App Directory: The library includes an app directory that provides a centralized registry of financial applications. Developers can leverage this directory to discover and integrate with other applications in the ecosystem.

Example Usage

import { DesktopAgentFactory } from '@morgan-stanley/fdc3-web';
import { rootWindowMessagingProviderFactory } from '@morgan-stanley/fdc3-web-messaging-provider';

const desktopAgentFactory = new DesktopAgentFactory();

// If in the root window of the application create the Root Desktop Agent
const fdc3 = desktopAgentFactory.createRoot('my-application', rootWindowMessagingProviderFactory)

import { DesktopAgentFactory } from '@morgan-stanley/fdc3-web';
import { iframeMessagingProviderFactory } from '@morgan-stanley/fdc3-web-messaging-provider';

const desktopAgentFactory = new DesktopAgentFactory();

// If in the child window or Iframe of the application create a Proxy Desktop Agent
const fdc3 = desktopAgentFactory.createProxy('my-child-application', iframeMessagingProviderFactory)

// Launch an application with a specific intent
fdc3.open('chart', { instrument: 'AAPL' });

// Share context data with other applications
fdc3.broadcast({ instrument: 'AAPL', timeframe: '1D' });

// Subscribe to context updates from other applications
fdc3.subscribe('instrument', (context) => {
    console.log('Received instrument update:', context);
});

Development and Contribution

To contribute to the FDC3 library and its plugins, follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository on GitHub.
2. Clone the forked repository to your local machine.
3. Install the required dependencies using npm install.
4. Make your changes and ensure that the full build is executing successfully with npm run build:release.
5. Submit a pull request with your changes, providing a clear description of the modifications made.

We welcome contributions from the community and appreciate your efforts in improving the FDC3 library.